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4.3 out of 5

"Lovely stay thank you. " More

By a verified traveller on Sun 05 May 2024

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Hotel Description

At Airways Motel you'll be 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Riccarton Park and 4 km (2.5 mi) from University of Canterbury. Highlights at this motel include free self parking and a free airport shuttle.

This motel has free WiFi in public areas, a garden, and a picnic area. Other amenities include laundry facilities, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Continental breakfast is available daily. There's also the convenience of extended parking.

With a stay at this 3-star Russley motel, you'll be 4.1 km (2.5 mi) from International Antarctic Centre and 4.2 km (2.6 mi) from Air Force Museum of New Zealand.

Queen Studio

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max
AU$108* Per night/room 5 Jun. - 6 Jun.

Two Bedroom Townhouse

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

Triple Studio

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

King/Twin Studio

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Accessible Studio

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Family Double Studio

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

Airways Motel ratings based on 254 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.3 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Airways Motel

Everyone (136) Couples (64) Business (2) Family (47)
5 out of 5
Lovely stay thank you.

Posted by on 5 May 2024

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5 May 2024 by Jeff

Thanks for staying!

4 out of 5
Lack of eating places for people without transport

Posted by on 4 May 2024

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4 May 2024 by Jeff

Yes, because we are close to the airport. But delivery options are amazing and mean you can have anything. Thank you for your review.

4 out of 5
A little dated but convenient location. Friendly staff and great shower!

Posted by on 22 Mar. 2024

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2 Apr. 2024 by Jeff

Thanks for the review! Appreciated.

5 out of 5

Posted by on 8 Mar. 2024

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9 Mar. 2024 by Jeff

Thanks for the 5 out of five!!

5 out of 5
Very friendly and helpful staff and very good recommandations for eating out.

Posted by on 24 Dec. 2023

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24 Dec. 2023 by Jeff

Thanks for staying and making the most of our services!! Hope you had a safe trip home!

3 out of 5
Very budget friendly

Posted by on 18 Dec. 2023

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18 Dec. 2023 by Jeff

Thanks for the review and for liking us for what we are!

4 out of 5

Posted by on 12 Dec. 2023

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12 Dec. 2023 by Jeff

Thanks for the vote of confidence!!

5 out of 5
Easy place to stay for a 3am flight. Very clean and really nice staff.

Posted by on 2 Nov. 2023

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3 Nov. 2023 by Jeff

Thanks for the positive review!!

5 out of 5
Convienece excellent staff 😊😘

Posted by on 23 Sep. 2023

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22 Oct. 2023 by Jeff

Thanks for that!!

4 out of 5
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Posted by on 25 Jul. 2023

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1 Sep. 2023 by Jeff

Excellent, thank you!!

Property Features

As a guest of Airways Motel, you'll find multilingual staff, a garden, and a picnic area. WiFi is free in public spaces. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available on request). Airways Motel also features laundry facilities and room service (during limited hours). Free self parking is available. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Christchurch motel.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Long-term parking (surcharge) , Free self parking

Transport

  • Train station: Christchurch Railway Station (8.3 km / 5.1 mi)
  • Property shuttles: Free airport shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking; extended parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

Airways Motel offers 19 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Satellite channels
  • Premium channels
  • Microwave
  • Electric kettle
  • Cribs (surcharge)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Wardrobe or closet

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 8:00 PM

Special check-in instructions:

This property offers transfers from the airport. Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Airways Motel offers transfers from the airport. Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.0 per stay.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No lifts
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Front desk opens daily at 8:00 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 9:00 PM
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • LGBTQIA friendly
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff do not wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are not provided with hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are not in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Reservation is not required for facilities on site
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service not has not been amended for enhanced safety
  • Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 8–25 for adults, and NZD 8–25 for children
  • Extended parking fee: NZD 5 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 10.0 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

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You should know

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National Rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.